Water Quality in Ponca City, OK (74652)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 74652.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

793

Population

3

Water Systems

122

Violations (5yr)

25

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Ponca City Mun Water

All resolved
Surface water 27,155 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Osage Co Rwd #21

2 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 1,500 people served
91 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Shidler

23 health-based
Surface water 404 people served
29 violations (5yr) · 23 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
46 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
14 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
8 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

15 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

10 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

7 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Ponca City (74652) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 122.

Fewer violations 97th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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